What The Podcast Studios does

The Podcast Studios is a Dublin-based, full-service podcast and audio/video production company operating three state-of-the-art recording studios in Dublin city centre (14a Magennis Place), including dedicated facilities for voiceover/audiobook recording, video production with green screen and live streaming, and a 50-person live events space. The business is a subsidiary of HeadStuff, the award-winning arts and culture website that also hosts the HeadStuff Podcast Network, described as Ireland's largest collective of independent podcasters with over two dozen shows. Core offerings span branded podcast production, podcast planning and strategy, video production, audio and video editing (including motion graphics and social clips), voiceover and audiobook recording, podcast advertising across the HeadStuff network, live podcast events, and corporate/individual training and consultation.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of channels: hourly studio hire (unit pricing with surcharges outside 9am-6pm Mon-Fri), bespoke branded podcast projects for enterprise clients, multi-tier subscription Thought Leadership packages (Leader at €1,800-€2,500/month, Enterprise at €3,300-€4,500/month, Premium on application with multi-year commitments), podcast advertising sold through the HeadStuff network, and professional services for editing, voiceover, live events, and training. Go-to-market is hybrid, combining sales-led direct outreach and consultation for enterprise branded work with community-led growth via the HeadStuff Podcast Network ecosystem, supplemented by paid digital acquisition (Google, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn), podcast advertising, referrals, and event presence at the Dublin Podcast Festival. Customers include Met Éireann, Aldi, Chadwicks, Trinity College Dublin, Athletics Ireland, SEAI, Brown Thomas, and Paddy Power, alongside individual creators and thought leaders served via subscription programmes.

Name

The Podcast Studios

Legal name

The Podcast Studios

Website

https://thepodcaststudios.ie

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Podcast Studios is a Dublin-based, full-service audio and video production company operating three recording studios, part of HeadStuff Podcast Network. It produces branded podcasts, video content, voiceovers, and training for enterprise clients, brands, and individual creators across Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Podcast Production Services

NAICS

Sound Recording Studios (51224), Other Sound Recording Industries (512290), Sound Recording Studios (512240)

SIC

Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812), Services-Allied To Motion Picture Production (7819)

akta.pro primary industry

Enterprise Audio Publishing & Private Podcast Platforms (MPAIADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Audio Production & Podcasting (BPAFAIAE), Recording Studios (Commercial, Project, Mobile) (MPAIAHAA), Podcast Networks & Studio Platforms (MPAIADAC)

Keywords

• Podcast production services
• Audio video editing
• Voiceover recording
• Branded content creation
• Studio rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Studio Time Rental: Hourly studio bookings for recording sessions, voiceovers, and video production
2. Audio and Video Editing Services: Full-service audio and video post-production including composition, motion graphics, and social media clips
3. Branded Podcast Production: End-to-end branded podcast creation for brands, creators, and organisations
4. Podcast Advertising: Advertising solutions including dynamically inserted ads, host-read endorsements, show sponsorships, and campaigns across multiple shows through the HeadStuff Podcast Network
5. Training and Consultancy: Podcast consultation, evening courses, 1-to-1 coaching, and corporate training programs
6. Thought Leadership Packages: Monthly content creation packages including studio sessions, podcast episodes, social clips, and distribution for thought leaders
7. Live Events Hosting: Live podcast events and launch events hosting in their 50-person capacity space

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Podcast Studios is a Dublin-based recording studio and podcast production service provider. It offers end-to-end branded podcast creation, video production, voiceover and audiobook recording, audio and video editing, live podcast events, podcast advertising through the HeadStuff Podcast Network, and consultation and training services. The company operates three state-of-the-art studios in Dublin city centre and serves brands, organisations, creators, and thought leaders across Ireland.

Product overview

The Podcast Studios is a Dublin-based recording studio and podcast production service provider offering a suite of interconnected audio and video production services. The core offering centers on Branded Podcasts—a full-service production package covering strategy, recording, editing, and distribution. Supporting services include Video Production for content creators and corporate videos, a dedicated Thought Leadership Podcast Package for monthly content creation targeting industry leaders, Podcast Advertising across the HeadStuff Podcast Network, and Audio & Video Editing with motion graphics. Additional services include Voiceover Recording with access to talent database, Live Podcast Events hosting up to 50 people, and Podcast Consultation & Training with evening courses and corporate training programs. The studio operates three state-of-the-art recording facilities and is part of the HeadStuff Podcast Network, Ireland's largest collective of independent podcasters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Branded Podcasts Full-service branded podcast production including planning, recording, editing, and distribution to help brands captivate audiences and build brand identity. Targeted at brands, organisations, and enterprises seeking professional podcast content.
• Podcast Planning and Strategy Professional podcast planning services for brands, creators, and organisations to develop podcast strategy and content frameworks.
• Video Production Video production and editing services including piece-to-camera recordings, web series production, live streaming, webinars, and corporate videos using the dedicated video studio with green screen and motion graphics.
• Thought Leadership Podcast Package Monthly recurring podcast and content creation package for thought leaders featuring studio sessions, podcast episodes, social clips, licensed music, bespoke artwork, hosting, distribution, and show notes. Available in Leader, Enterprise, and Premium tiers.
• Podcast Consultation and Training Podcast training services including 1-to-1 coaching on audio recording, 5-week business podcast courses, 5-week evening podcasting courses, and bespoke corporate training programmes.
• Podcast Advertising Advertising solutions across the HeadStuff Podcasts network offering dynamically inserted ads, host-read endorsements, show sponsorships, and campaigns across multiple shows with programmatic ad placement.
• Voiceover Recording Dedicated voiceover and audiobook recording studio with access to voice-over talent, in-house Voice Director for direction and feedback, and a voice-over database for future work.
• Audio and Video Editing Full-service audio and video editing including audio design, composition, motion graphics, subtitling, and social media clips creation for Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts.
• Live Podcast Events Live events space with capacity for 50 people for hosting live podcasts, launch events, and other live content with studio-quality video and audio production.
• Studio Time Rental Hourly studio bookings across the three recording studios for podcast recording sessions, voiceovers, and video production, available via online booking with out-of-hours surcharges.

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Aiken PromotionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017HeadStuff, in association with Aiken Promotions, organises the annual Dublin Podcast Festival. The Podcast Studios hosted shows during the 2019 festival in its intimate live event space. This partnership positions the studio as a key venue and production partner for Ireland's premier podcasting event.
• HeadStuffcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Podcast Studios is a part of HeadStuff, the award-winning arts and culture website, and home to the HeadStuff Podcast Network, Ireland's largest collective of independent podcasters. This partnership provides distribution infrastructure, advertising inventory, and community ecosystem for podcast clients.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• iHeartPodcasts: Major US podcast publisher and advertising network producing and monetizing podcasts at scale. Competes with The Podcast Studios on the branded content and podcast advertising sides through its broad network reach.
• Acast: Global podcast hosting, monetization, and advertising platform that powers thousands of shows. Competes with The Podcast Studios' podcast advertising offering through the HeadStuff Podcast Network and offers a broader, more scalable alternative for branded podcast distribution.
• Spotify for Podcasters: Spotify's end-to-end podcast creation, hosting, and monetization platform. A broad incumbent that competes with both the production and distribution sides of The Podcast Studios' offering at global scale.

Emerging players

• Wondercraft: AI-powered podcast creation platform that lets brands and creators generate audio content without traditional studio bookings. Represents the emerging tech-enabled alternative to traditional podcast production studios like The Podcast Studios.
• Riverside.fm: Remote recording and editing platform used by podcasters and creators to produce studio-quality content without visiting a physical studio. Competes with The Podcast Studios' studio rental and editing services on the SMB/creator side.

Others

• Aiken Promotions: Irish live events promoter that co-organizes the Dublin Podcast Festival with HeadStuff. Adjacent ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, but useful for understanding the Irish live podcast events landscape.

Direct peers

• Lower Street: UK-based branded podcast production agency serving enterprises and agencies with full-service strategy, recording, and editing. Most direct head-to-head competitor to The Podcast Studios' core branded-podcast offering, operating in a similar English-speaking market with comparable enterprise client profile.
• Rethink Studios: Australia-based branded podcast production studio offering strategy, production, and post for brands. Comparable specialist studio model with similar premium positioning and enterprise focus, operating in a different regional market.
• Finncast: Finnish podcast and audio production studio serving brands with branded podcast and audio content services. Comparable specialist studio model in a smaller market, useful for understanding how regional podcast studios scale branded content.
• PodPeople: UK branded podcast and audio content agency producing shows for brands and organisations. Closely mirrors The Podcast Studios' full-service branded podcast model, though serving a UK rather than Irish client base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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